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Trump Approval Hits New Low Amid Economic Concerns, NBC News Poll Reveals
- •President Trump's approval rating has reached a new second-term low, with 56% of registered voters disapproving of his performance, according to a recent NBC News poll.
- •Voters are increasingly concerned about the rising cost of food, goods, and gasoline, with 55% believing Trump's policies have harmed the economy, up from 48% in March.
- •Democrats hold a 5-point edge over Republicans (50% to 45%) in voter preference for congressional control after the November midterms, though this lead is smaller than in 2018.
- •Both major parties face negative sentiment: 49% view the Republican Party negatively, and 50% view the Democratic Party negatively.
- •A significant number of voters, including nearly half of independents, see their midterm ballot as a way to express opposition to the president, a sentiment at a three-decade high in NBC News polling.
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According to an NBC News poll conducted from September 11-15 among 1,000 registered voters, 56% of voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's performance, while 41% approve. These figures represent a new second-term low for Trump in this survey.
More than half of registered voters, or 55%, believe that President Donald Trump's policies have hurt the economy, marking a significant increase from 48% when the same question was asked in March. Widespread voter dissatisfaction is driven by rising concerns over the costs of food, goods, and gasoline.
Democrats hold an edge at 50% compared to 45% for Republicans regarding which party voters prefer to control Congress after the November midterms. However, this lead is not as large as the Democratic advantage recorded at a similar point ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
